“No Trouble, Only Love”: Krunal Pandya and Nicholas Pooran Shut Down IPL Rift Rumors Following Viral Video
Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya has officially dismissed speculation regarding a physical altercation with Lucknow Super Giants captain Nicholas Pooran. Following their recent Indian Premier League clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, a viral video led fans to believe a serious fallout had occurred between the former teammates.
The Ekana Stadium Incident
The on-field tension began during the second innings when Pandya delivered two aggressive bouncers to Pooran. After completing a single, Pooran was seen exchanging words with Pandya at the non-striker’s end. Fans initially dismissed the interaction as standard competitive friction typical of high-stakes IPL cricket.
However, speculation intensified hours later when a post-match video surfaced on social media. The footage showed an animated Pooran speaking to Pandya, briefly grabbing his collar before delivering a light push. The clip spread rapidly, prompting analysts and fans to question the relationship between the two players who spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons together at Lucknow Super Giants.
Social Media Clarification
Pandya quickly extinguished the rumors with a direct response on Instagram. Posting a photograph of himself alongside Pooran, the RCB all-rounder clarified the context of their interaction.
- Pandya’s Statement: “No lafda (no trouble), only love. Congrats to my bro @nicholaspooran on completing 100 IPL games. Proud of you, brother, many more to come. Btw, how was the bouncer?”
- Pooran’s Response: “Only love here, guys. One of my best mates.”
Match Context: LSG Defeats RCB
The playful exchange followed a dramatic fixture that saw the Lucknow Super Giants secure a nine-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. The match featured several notable performances and surprise dismissals.
| Key Match Event | Player/Detail | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| First Innings Century | Mitchell Marsh (LSG) | Anchored the innings with a brilliant hundred to set a formidable total. |
| High-Profile Wicket | Prince Yadav (LSG) | Dismissed star batsman Virat Kohli for a duck early in the run chase. |
| Match Result | LSG won by 9 runs | Decided via DLS method due to weather interruptions. |
For official match statistics and detailed scorecards, refer to the Board of Control for Cricket in India or ESPN Cricinfo.